The Winner’s Curse – Winner’s Trilogy Book 1

The Winner’s Curse is the first science novel in Winner’s Trilogy by Marie Rutkoski. Kestrel 17 is the daughter of a general, she enjoys a life of luxury and privilege. Arin has nothing but the clothes on her back. Kestrel makes a decision to bind Arin to her. To stay together they betrayed their people, but to be loyal to their country they betrayed each other. So what is their outcome?

Here are the top 3 reviews and comments that readers love about this fascinating book.

Review 1: The Winner’s Curse – Winner’s Trilogy Book 1 audiobook by Kimberley Foo

I was expecting more somehow. More strategizing and longer wow worthy moves by Kestral since everyone kept saying she was a strategic and intellegent, just more political movements that would impress me. Unfortunately, I didn’t get that as much as I got from The Goblin Emperor. Other than that, sure, it made me cry a bit, but I find that it was quite predictable in the romance department. I think I place that blame on how much other books I have already read though and a better neighbouring royalty as slaves romance (Captive Prince) that it kind of ruined this for me a bit. I especially really disliked how Kestral kept promising to be/do something but kept changing her mind, that was infuriating. But overall, it was okay I guess. I’ll probably continue just to see how it ends.

Review 2: The Winner’s Curse – Winner’s Trilogy Book 1 audiobook by shab

Surprised

I’ve been pretty turned off by YA fantasy novels lately, but thought I’d give this a go.

It was really good. Very well written. Great plot. Loved the characters, but I liked the male MC heaps more. I was rooting for him the entire time, plus he sounds pretty hot. His personality is just sooo, yum.

I usually give up YA books after book one, but I’m going to be listening to book two. Narrator did a great job as well.

If you like YA, or fantasy novels in general, give this a go. It’s very enjoyable.

Review 3: The Winner’s Curse – Winner’s Trilogy Book 1 audiobook by Jamie W.

The plot of this novel was astounding a extremely relevant in today’s social landscape and focus on slavery, whether in remembering it correctly in our history as well as paying attention to human trafficking. When I read through the descriptions of the lives stolen from the enslaved and how they were treated, my heart broke because I know it is not all fiction.
I like that Kestral isn’t a soldier savant. I like that she has limits to her abilities. A lot of times, in YA, the leading lady is always really talented in everything and picks things up quickly. I liked that Kestral was different and was powerful because of her intelligence and cunning wisdom. I loved her place in the story. I loved Arin! I loved how he maintained his spirit and vigor throughout his enslavement. Their relationship is a beautiful one and I can’t wait to see what happens!

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